spontaneous — done or occurring as a natural impulse without planning or external cause
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: done or occurring as a natural impulse without planning or external cause
Pronunciation (IPA): /spɑːnˈteɪniəs/
Korean meaning: 자발적인, 즉흥적인, 자연발생적인
Korean pronunciation: 스판**테**이니어스
Example Sentences
- His spontaneous marriage proposal in the grocery store surprised everyone, including himself.
- The class broke into spontaneous singing when the teacher announced no homework.
- She's known for her spontaneous acts of kindness toward strangers.
spontaneous
ADJECTIVE//spɑːnˈteɪniəs//
done or occurring as a natural impulse without planning or external cause
A family breaks into spontaneous celebration after receiving unexpected good news
Spontaneous music creates instantaneous and simultaneous dancing!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'spontaneus' meaning 'of one's own accord,' derived from 'sponte' meaning 'willingly' or 'of one's own will.' The Latin root is of uncertain ultimate origin but may be related to Latin 'spondere' meaning 'to promise.'
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📝Examples
“His spontaneous marriage proposal in the grocery store surprised everyone, including himself.”
“The class broke into spontaneous singing when the teacher announced no homework.”
“She's known for her spontaneous acts of kindness toward strangers.”
“The spontaneous road trip turned into the best weekend of our lives.”
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